Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cascades School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascades School's student population of 305 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascades School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascades School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascades School's ranking?
Cascades School is ranked #689 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cascades School often compared to?
Cascades Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview School, Pioneer School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Cascades School?
305 students attend Cascades School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cascades School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascades School?
Cascades School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cascades School offer ?
Cascades School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cascades School part of?
Cascades School is part of Lebanon Community SD 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2021
Cascades is loving, and caring and puts strong emphasis on education, determination and integrity. All of which you carry throughout your entire life! We are very blessed to have such teachers and programs for our children! Thank you Cascades!
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